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Kids Deserve Dads

The Fight Across the Country

Shared parenting laws, state by state.

We track every bill, every committee vote, every win and every loss in the fight for shared parenting and family court reform. So no father walks into a courtroom blind.

Passed Shared Parenting
Active Bill
Lost This Session
No Movement

Click your state for the law there, the bills, and how to join the fight

South Dakota

SD

Lost This Session

Our home state. SB 224 passed the Senate 20 to 14 in 2026, then House Judiciary killed it 12 to 0. We were one committee away. Sign up for the next run.

Kentucky

KY

Passed (2018)

First U.S. state to pass true shared parenting law. Custody outcomes for fit parents dramatically more equitable.

Arizona

AZ

Statutory Presumption

Statute directs maximum reasonable parenting time. The data shows lower conflict and better child outcomes.

See your state's status

Statuses reflect the most recent legislative session. Sponsor a state advocacy lead in your area.

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